River City Church with Pastor Jason Powers

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River City Church with Pastor Jason Powers

Welcome to the weekly Sermon podcast of River City Church in New Braunfels Texas, led by Pastor Jason Powers. To learn more visit our website at http://www.rcnb.org.

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    How God Made A Way: A Journey Towards The Cross - Part 4: Almost Home

    In the beginning, humanity walked with God in a garden. Then the gate closed.From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Scripture is the story of a God who refuses to stay distant. Through tabernacle, temple, sacrifice, blood, glory, and promise — God was making a way to dwell with His people again.In this Lent 2026 series, How God Made a Way, we trace the thread from exile to access, from shadows to substance, from separation to presence. Every altar, every lampstand, every veil points forward to Jesus.Each week we’ll see how what once stood between us and God is fulfilled in Christ — and how the risen Son now makes us His dwelling place.This isn’t a series about temple facts.It’s about the God who moved heaven and earth to bring us home.“In the past, God spoke through many things… but these days — through His Son.”Join us as we rediscover the story of atonement, glory, and grace.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    How God Made A Way: A Journey Towards The Cross - Part 3: The Threshold

    In the beginning, humanity walked with God in a garden. Then the gate closed.From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Scripture is the story of a God who refuses to stay distant. Through tabernacle, temple, sacrifice, blood, glory, and promise — God was making a way to dwell with His people again.In this Lent 2026 series, How God Made a Way, we trace the thread from exile to access, from shadows to substance, from separation to presence. Every altar, every lampstand, every veil points forward to Jesus.Each week we’ll see how what once stood between us and God is fulfilled in Christ — and how the risen Son now makes us His dwelling place.This isn’t a series about temple facts.It’s about the God who moved heaven and earth to bring us home.“In the past, God spoke through many things… but these days — through His Son.”Join us as we rediscover the story of atonement, glory, and grace.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    How God Made A Way: A Journey Towards The Cross - Part 2: God moves In

    In the beginning, humanity walked with God in a garden. Then the gate closed.From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Scripture is the story of a God who refuses to stay distant. Through tabernacle, temple, sacrifice, blood, glory, and promise — God was making a way to dwell with His people again.In this Lent 2026 series, How God Made a Way, we trace the thread from exile to access, from shadows to substance, from separation to presence. Every altar, every lampstand, every veil points forward to Jesus.Each week we’ll see how what once stood between us and God is fulfilled in Christ — and how the risen Son now makes us His dwelling place.This isn’t a series about temple facts.It’s about the God who moved heaven and earth to bring us home.“In the past, God spoke through many things… but these days — through His Son.”Join us as we rediscover the story of atonement, glory, and grace.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    How God Made A Way: A Journey Towards The Cross - Part 1: The Garden & The Gate


    In the beginning, humanity walked with God in a garden. Then the gate closed.From Genesis to Revelation, the story of Scripture is the story of a God who refuses to stay distant. Through tabernacle, temple, sacrifice, blood, glory, and promise — God was making a way to dwell with His people again.In this Lent 2026 series, How God Made a Way, we trace the thread from exile to access, from shadows to substance, from separation to presence. Every altar, every lampstand, every veil points forward to Jesus.Each week we’ll see how what once stood between us and God is fulfilled in Christ — and how the risen Son now makes us His dwelling place.This isn’t a series about temple facts.It’s about the God who moved heaven and earth to bring us home.“In the past, God spoke through many things… but these days — through His Son.”Join us as we rediscover the story of atonement, glory, and grace.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 5- Wisdom For Life

    What if wisdom isn’t something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you’re asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 4- Wisdom At Work

    What if wisdom isn’t something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you’re asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 3- The Wisdom We Share

    What if wisdom isn’t something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you’re asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 2- The World Our Words Create

    What if wisdom isn’t something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you’re asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Formed - How Wisdom Shapes A Life: Part 1- The Way Of Wisdom

    What if wisdom isn’t something you know, but a way of life that forms you over time?In this series, we explore the wisdom of Scripture—especially Proverbs—to examine how our choices, words, relationships, and trust in God are shaping who we are becoming. Rather than offering quick fixes, Formed invites us into the slow, faithful work of building our lives on a durable foundation.This series calls us to repentance—not as shame, but as building differently—and reminds us that wisdom is one of the primary ways God saves human lives from collapse.If you’re asking What am I becoming? or How do I rebuild wisely? this series is an invitation to keep walking the way of wisdom.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    A Compassion That Still Looks Like Jesus

    Compassion is costly—but is withdrawing from it ever Christlike?In this standalone message, A Compassion That Still Looks Like Jesus, we name a growing tension in the church: some are exhausted from caring deeply, while others have learned to protect themselves by shutting down and calling it wisdom. Both are responding to the same pressure—the weight of a broken world—but not every response reflects the heart of Christ.Rooted in the confession “Badly broken. Deeply loved.”, this sermon explores how God defines Himself as compassionate, how Jesus consistently moves toward the wounded, and why empathy is not the problem—trying to be the Savior is. Through Scripture and story, we’re reminded that compassion restores belonging before it restores behavior, and that hardness often grows where grace has been forgotten.This message is not a call to carry more, but a call not to lose heart. For anyone feeling tired, guarded, or unsure how to keep loving faithfully, this sermon invites us back to a compassion that still looks like Jesus—and still heals the world.

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    Prepare Him Room: Part 4- Preparing Room For Love

    In a world obsessed with being full, full schedules, full homes, full inboxes we often find ourselves running dry. We chase satisfaction through busyness, achievement, noise, and distraction, only to discover that none of it truly quenches the deeper thirst of our souls.Prepare Him Room is an Advent journey that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make spiritual space in a culture overflowing with everything but what we need most. Each episode explores how hope, peace, joy, and love take root not in hurried lives, but in hearts intentionally opened to God’s presence.This season, we’ll rediscover that these gifts aren’t emotions we strive to produce—they are fruit that grows naturally when we clear away the clutter and welcome Christ into our midst. In Jesus, heaven and earth meet, revealing that the life God desires for us is not distant or impossible. It’s here, now, unfolding in ordinary moments made sacred.Join us as we learn to cultivate spacious lives, quiet hearts, and expectant hope. This Advent, let’s prepare Him room together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Prepare Him Room: Part 3- Preparing Room For Joy

    In a world obsessed with being full, full schedules, full homes, full inboxes we often find ourselves running dry. We chase satisfaction through busyness, achievement, noise, and distraction, only to discover that none of it truly quenches the deeper thirst of our souls.Prepare Him Room is an Advent journey that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make spiritual space in a culture overflowing with everything but what we need most. Each episode explores how hope, peace, joy, and love take root not in hurried lives, but in hearts intentionally opened to God’s presence.This season, we’ll rediscover that these gifts aren’t emotions we strive to produce—they are fruit that grows naturally when we clear away the clutter and welcome Christ into our midst. In Jesus, heaven and earth meet, revealing that the life God desires for us is not distant or impossible. It’s here, now, unfolding in ordinary moments made sacred.Join us as we learn to cultivate spacious lives, quiet hearts, and expectant hope. This Advent, let’s prepare Him room together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Prepare Him Room: Part 2 - Preparing Room For Peace

    In a world obsessed with being full, full schedules, full homes, full inboxes we often find ourselves running dry. We chase satisfaction through busyness, achievement, noise, and distraction, only to discover that none of it truly quenches the deeper thirst of our souls.Prepare Him Room is an Advent journey that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make spiritual space in a culture overflowing with everything but what we need most. Each episode explores how hope, peace, joy, and love take root not in hurried lives, but in hearts intentionally opened to God’s presence.This season, we’ll rediscover that these gifts aren’t emotions we strive to produce—they are fruit that grows naturally when we clear away the clutter and welcome Christ into our midst. In Jesus, heaven and earth meet, revealing that the life God desires for us is not distant or impossible. It’s here, now, unfolding in ordinary moments made sacred.Join us as we learn to cultivate spacious lives, quiet hearts, and expectant hope. This Advent, let’s prepare Him room together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Prepare Him Room: Part 1- Preparing Room For Hope

    In a world obsessed with being full, full schedules, full homes, full inboxes we often find ourselves running dry. We chase satisfaction through busyness, achievement, noise, and distraction, only to discover that none of it truly quenches the deeper thirst of our souls.Prepare Him Room is an Advent journey that invites us to slow down, breathe deeply, and make spiritual space in a culture overflowing with everything but what we need most. Each episode explores how hope, peace, joy, and love take root not in hurried lives, but in hearts intentionally opened to God’s presence.This season, we’ll rediscover that these gifts aren’t emotions we strive to produce—they are fruit that grows naturally when we clear away the clutter and welcome Christ into our midst. In Jesus, heaven and earth meet, revealing that the life God desires for us is not distant or impossible. It’s here, now, unfolding in ordinary moments made sacred.Join us as we learn to cultivate spacious lives, quiet hearts, and expectant hope. This Advent, let’s prepare Him room together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 13- Empowered

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 13- Know Your Enemy

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 12- The Power Of Love

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 11- The Apocalypse Of Love

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 10- Walk This Way

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 9- The Gift


    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 8- The Prayer

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 7- On Being Grounded

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 6- A Big Big House

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 5 -The Wall

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 4- Zombieland

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 3- Apocalypse Now

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 2 - The Apocalypse

    Apocalypse Now: An Eye-Opening Study of the Book of EphesiansWhat if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Apocalypse Now: Part 1- Meet Ephesus: Grace & Peace

    What if the greatest revelation wasn’t about the end of the world, but the unveiling of a new one? Apocalypse Now is a deep and eye-opening journey through the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul—writing from prison—pulls back the curtain on God’s grand design for His people.Set against the backdrop of ancient Ephesus, a city of power, culture, and spiritual darkness, this series explores how Paul’s letter reveals Jesus as Lord over every empire, idol, and authority. Known as the “Queen of the Epistles,” Ephesians lifts our eyes to the breathtaking view of Christ and His Church—our identity, our unity, our calling, and our hope.Each episode uncovers the “apocalypse”—the great unveiling of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and the Spirit’s gifts—and asks how this revelation reshapes the way we live right now. From household relationships to spiritual warfare, from ancient temples to modern challenges, Apocalypse Now helps us see with fresh eyes what it means to belong to God’s family and live as people of another Kingdom.If you’re ready for a faith that feels alive, courageous, and countercultural—this is your invitation. We don’t just need an apocalypse someday. We need one now.

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    Better Together: Part 3 - Participate

    Better Together is a three-part series that explores what it means to truly belong to the Church—not just attend it. At River City, membership isn’t about joining an organization; it’s about growing into Christlikeness within a Spirit-led community.Through this series, we invite you to take a deeper step into connection, spiritual formation, and meaningful participation in the life of the Church. Because we believe that following Jesus is something we do—better together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Better Together: Part 1- Formed

    Better Together is a three-part series that explores what it means to truly belong to the Church—not just attend it. At River City, membership isn’t about joining an organization; it’s about growing into Christlikeness within a Spirit-led community.Through this series, we invite you to take a deeper step into connection, spiritual formation, and meaningful participation in the life of the Church. Because we believe that following Jesus is something we do—better together.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Better Together: Part 1- Belonging

    Better Together is a three-part series that explores what it means to truly belong to the Church—not just attend it. At River City, membership isn’t about joining an organization; it’s about growing into Christlikeness within a Spirit-led community.Through this series, we invite you to take a deeper step into connection, spiritual formation, and meaningful participation in the life of the Church. Because we believe that following Jesus is something we do—better together.

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    David: Part 8- An Irreplaceable Piece

    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David’s life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God’s own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David’s journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God’s grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    David: Part 7- Giants Must Fall

    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David’s life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God’s own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David’s journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God’s grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    David: Part 6- A Heart of Worship

    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David’s life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God’s own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David’s journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God’s grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    David: Part 5 - An Irreplaceable Piece

    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David’s life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God’s own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David’s journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God’s grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    David: Part 4 -Trusting God in the Middle

    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David’s life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God’s own heart.What do you do when the promise has been spoken, but the path is unclear? This week, we journey with David as he is anointed king but sent back to the fields — a powerful reminder that faith is often forged not in moments of triumph, but in seasons of tension and waiting. In the "land between" — where the future is uncertain and the present feels quiet — God does His deepest work. He exposes what we really trust, removes the things we cling to, and gently calls us to let Him take center stage in our story. Join us as we uncover how to live faithfully in the in-between.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    David: Part 3 -Praying like A Murdering Adulterer

    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David’s life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God’s own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David’s journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God’s grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    David: Part 2 - The Shepherd Shaping a King

    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David’s life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God’s own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David’s journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God’s grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    David: Part 1 - A Life in Pursuit of the King

    David: A Life in Pursuit of the King is an 8-week sermon series exploring the complex, raw, and inspiring story of King David. From shepherd boy to warrior, fugitive to king, David’s life is marked by both triumph and failure—but through it all, he remains a man after God’s own heart.Join us each week as we walk through the highs and lows of David’s journey, discovering what it means to follow God wholeheartedly, even in the midst of brokenness. This series invites you to reflect on your own pursuit of the true King—Jesus—and how God’s grace meets us in every chapter of our story.For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    The Ache: Part 6 - The Ache For Suffering

    "You feel it. A longing. A restlessness. A hunger for something more. What if that ache isn’t random? What if it’s an invitation?"Welcome to The Ache, a podcast that explores the deep longings of the soul and how prayer draws us into the heart of God. In Week 6: A Heart After God, we reflect on what it truly means to trust God—even when we don’t understand.Through the story of David in 2 Samuel 12, we see a man who prayed with all his heart for a miracle. But when the answer was not what he hoped for, David’s response was unexpected—he worshiped. A heart after God’s own heart isn’t defined by getting everything right, but by trusting in the goodness of God through every circumstance.This week, respond by spending time in Psalm 23, letting it shape your heart’s posture in prayer and anchor you in God’s presence.Subscribe now to discover how answering The Ache means learning to trust even in the unknown.Are you willing to trust God with what you can’t understand?

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    The Ache: Part 5 - The Ache For Grace

    "You feel it. A longing. A restlessness. A hunger for something more. What if that ache isn’t random? What if it’s an invitation?"Welcome to The Ache, a podcast exploring the deep longings within us and how prayer meets us in those sacred places. In Week 5: The Ache for Grace, we explore one of the most difficult, yet transformative, truths: prayer isn’t about getting what we want—it’s about becoming who God is shaping us to be.We look at Paul’s plea for relief from his “thorn,” and how God’s answer was not escape, but grace. We remember Jesus in Gethsemane, asking for another way, yet surrendering fully to the Father’s will. And we reflect on the Dark Night of the Soul—those seasons when God feels distant, but is still present and working in unseen ways.This week, respond by praying honestly about your struggles, but end with the words: "Not my will, but Yours be done."Subscribe now to explore how answering The Ache with surrender leads to grace, growth, and a deeper encounter with God.Are you willing to trust Him, even when the answer is silence?

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    The Ache: Part 4 - The Ache For Others

    "You feel it. A longing. A restlessness. A hunger for something more. What if that ache isn’t random? What if it’s an invitation?"Welcome to The Ache, a podcast dedicated to exploring the deep longings of the heart and discovering how prayer is the key to fulfillment. Through powerful stories, Scripture-based insights, and real-life applications, we journey together to understand how that restlessness is more than just a feeling—it's a call to deeper connection with God.In this episode, we delve into biblical truths and historical movements that transformed lives and ignited global impact. Like the Moravian Prayer Movement that sparked a century-long prayer meeting and set the stage for one of history's greatest missionary movements. Or the moment John Wesley's heart was "strangely warmed," leading to the birth of the Methodist revival.Join us as we learn to answer the cry of our hearts and discover the power of prayer that can transform not only our lives but the world around us.Subscribe now to never miss an episode and step into the journey of answering The Ache within you.Are you ready to lean in and discover the invitation hidden in your longing?For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    The Ache: Part 3 - An Ache In The Night

    "You feel it. A longing. A restlessness. A hunger for something more. What if that ache isn’t random? What if it’s an invitation?"Welcome to The Ache, a sermon series dedicated to exploring the deep longings of the heart and discovering how prayer is the key to fulfillment. In Week 3: An Ache In The Night, we confront the truth that prayer is not always serene or simple—it can be a place of wrestling and struggle.We journey through the story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32, a moment that redefines prayer as more than just quiet surrender. Sometimes, it’s a fight—a raw, unfiltered struggle where questions linger, and answers are hard-won. Yet, it’s in this wrestling that we are transformed. God doesn’t shy away from our fight; He meets us in it, shaping us through the struggle.This week, respond by bringing one thing you don’t understand before God and sit with it in prayer, even if the answer isn’t clear. Allow the wrestling to deepen your faith and refine your heart.Subscribe now to discover how answering The Ache through honest struggle can lead to lasting transformation.Are you ready to wrestle with God and walk away changed?For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    The Ache: Part 2 - A Liminal Ache

    "You feel it. A longing. A restlessness. A hunger for something more. What if that ache isn’t random? What if it’s an invitation?"Welcome to The Ache, a sermon series dedicated to exploring the deep longings of the heart and discovering how prayer is the key to fulfillment. In Week 2: A Liminal Ache, we explore the difference between prayer as performance and prayer as presence.Jesus confronted fake prayer—the kind designed for attention or spoken with mindless repetition. The Greek word for "hypocrite" (hupokritēs) literally means "actor" or "stage player." But true prayer isn’t a performance; it’s found in the secret place where it's just you and God. Jesus didn’t leave us guessing; He gave us a powerful model: the Lord’s Prayer—a simple, profound template for true connection.This week, respond by praying the Lord’s Prayer slowly and intentionally each morning, allowing each word to echo in your heart.Subscribe now to learn how to move from performance to presence in your prayer life and discover how answering The Ache can transform your soul.Are you ready to step off the stage and into the secret place?For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    The Ache: Part 1 - Understanding The Ache

    "You feel it. A longing. A restlessness. A hunger for something more. What if that ache isn’t random? What if it’s an invitation?"Welcome to The Ache, a sermon series dedicated to exploring the deep longings of the heart and discovering how prayer is the key to fulfillment. In Week 1: Understanding The Ache, we begin our journey by unpacking the foundation of prayer—not as a skill to master, but as a relationship to grow into.When the disciples saw Jesus pray, they recognized that His power flowed from His deep intimacy with the Father. It wasn't about the right words or rituals—it was about connection. Jesus’ first word in prayer was "Father" (Abba), a declaration that prayer is deeply personal, not mechanical. This isn't some mystical force; it’s the Spirit of God working personally through us, just as foretold in Jeremiah 31 and Ezekiel 36.This week, we challenge you to respond with a simple, daily prayer: "Lord, increase my capacity for prayer."Subscribe now to journey deeper in prayer and discover how answering The Ache can transform your life.Are you ready to step into the intimacy that Jesus modeled?For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    A Living Mission:Part 3- Fruit of Intimacy

    Part 3 of the sermon series “A Living Mission” by lead pastor of River City Church, Jason Powers.  Scriptures read today: John 13:34-35, Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 7:14, Romans 7:18-19, Galatians 5:19-21, Galatians 5:22-23 All readings are in the CSB version For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    A Living Mission:Part 2- First Things First

    Part 2 of the sermon series “A Living Mission” by lead pastor of River City Church, Jason Powers.  Scriptures read today: John 15:1, John 15:4-5, Philippians 2:1-4, Matthew 11:28-30 All readings are in the CSB version For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    A Living Mission: Part 1

    Part 1 of the sermon series “A Living Mission” by lead pastor of River City Church, Jason Powers.  Scriptures read today: Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 10:7-8, Matthew 4:17 ,Jeremiah 29:1, Jeremiah 29:4, Jeremiah 29:5-6 Jeremiah 29:7 All readings are in the CSB version For more information or to get connected, visit us at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Jesus is Better Part 11: Better Training

    Part 11 of the sermon series "Jesus is Better" by lead pastor of River City Church, Jason Powers. November 10, 2024  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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    Jesus is Better Part 10: The Better Faith

    Part 10 of the sermon series "Jesus is Better" by lead pastor of River City Church, Jason Powers. November 3, 2024 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rcnb.org

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to the weekly Sermon podcast of River City Church in New Braunfels Texas, led by Pastor Jason Powers. To learn more visit our website at http://www.rcnb.org.

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